Tricky mapping condition

[novelh]

I need to replicate the mapping style of the columns in the attached jpg onto a set of columns on a different model. What would be the easiest way to go about this. The patterns all need to be random.

 

I do most of my modeling in Autocad and I import into Max 2008.

 

Thanks

 

Sorry for the image. Try this

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22865331@N08/2192175393/

[AFK_Matrix]

Might help if u post the jpg mate

[STRAT]

try a different server to host your image. we cant view it.

[chiquito]

the link doesnt work

[novelh]

Does the link work now? Sorry about all this confusion.

[chiquito]

mmm sounds fun to do.

Having a painting by joan miró or someone like that mapped could be a posibility? adjusting color with PS and just mapping the columns with the same map, you just move around the gizmo

[novelh]

Thanks. I ended up creating some PS images and UVWmapping them at random. I model mostly in Autocad and a little in Max (such as the columns). Here are some of the progress renders.

 

I have come accross another situation. How can I map a paver around the pool and planters unique to that on the actual pool deck? I am currently having to model those areas seperately to be able to map them. Is there an easier way?